Anthony J. Albright (Dayton City Council At-large, Minnesota, candidate 2024)

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Anthony J. Albright

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Dayton City Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Centralia High School

Associates

Centralia College, 2006

Bachelor's

University of Minnesota, Morris, 2009

Ph.D

North Dakota State University, 2020

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2001 - 2005

Personal

Birthplace

Olympia, WA

Religion

Christian

Profession

Technology professional

Contact

Campaign website

Anthony J. Albright ran for election to the Dayton City Council At-large in Minnesota. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Albright completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Anthony J. Albright provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 4, 2024:

• Birth date: May 12, 1983
• Birth place: Olympia, Washington
• High school: Centralia High School
• Associate: Centralia College, 2006
• Bachelor's: University of Minnesota, Morris, 2009
• PhD: North Dakota State University, 2020
• Military service: United States Army, 2001-2005
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Technology Professional
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Transparency, Accountability, and Service
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Dayton City Council At-large (2 seats)

Anthony J. Albright, Stephanie Henderson, Shawn Luther, and Sara Van Asten ran in the general election for Dayton City Council At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Anthony J. Albright (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Stephanie Henderson (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Shawn Luther (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Sara Van Asten (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Dayton City Council At-large (2 seats)

Anthony J. Albright, Stephanie Henderson, Shawn Luther, Sara Van Asten, and Nathan Yancy ran in the primary for Dayton City Council At-large on August 13, 2024.

		Candidate
		Anthony J. Albright (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Stephanie Henderson (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Shawn Luther (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Sara Van Asten (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Nathan Yancy (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Anthony J. Albright completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Albright's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m a dedicated community advocate and a proud resident of Dayton, MN. With a diverse background and a passion for service, I will bring a unique perspective to the city council. I am an active member of Substance Church’s Westside Campus, which meets at Maple Grove Senior High. As a media technical director, I combine technical expertise with spiritual values to contribute meaningfully to the community. I served honorably in the US Army’s 1st Special Forces Group between 2001 and 2005. My commitment to duty, discipline, and teamwork has shaped my approach to community leadership. I hold a Ph. D in Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture from North Dakota State University. My academic background equips me with critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of communication. My love for words extends beyond academia. I frequently publish poetry about my travels and experiences in the military. A quick word of thanks thoughtfully scribbled in a greeting card is often welcomed by my friends. As a father of two adult children, I understand the importance of building a safe and thriving environment for families in Dayton. I am committed to creating opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Transparency, accountability, and service. The city government has lost the trust of the people and I aim to help the council become worthy of it through these three values. I want to help the council adopt technology for greater transparency, adopt a new code of conduct for accountability, and adopt an attitude of service over leadership.
• Infrastructure leadership. We are growing rapidly and our plans do not reflect enough detail to guide that growth for the long-term good of the community. We need to have infrastructure in place where it needs to be for our projected growth. If we wait for developers to plan the community, we will have no say over where things go. We need to guide our growth to reduce potential pain points for citizens.
• We need to invest in community amenities that make our community a desirable place to live. If we don’t, our level of owner occupancy will decrease and we will see lower property values. Those amenities should include a library, docks on the river, EV charging stations, and athletic fields.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about quality of life for my constituents and servant leadership.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

It is the first representative of the people to third parties.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I would like to follow the example of FDR. In a time that could have been much worse for the U.S., he kept people working toward a better nation and the prosperity of the 1950’s was a direct result of that intervention.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Dead poets society

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Humility, understanding of nuance, and a desire to serve

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I do not see myself as above my constituents. They are my neighbors and friends, not my followers.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listen to the community and represent it’s values to third parties.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A bridge across the Mississippi, and several local schools.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the fall of the Berlin Wall. I was 6.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I hand-fed calves for my neighbor. I did this for 4 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Brave New World. It shows the importance of agency in democracy.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Fanfare for the Common Man

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I struggled to overcome poverty and a slow start in life.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

They make lots of decisions that outlast their term

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I think it’s detrimental

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Communication across different stakeholder groups.

Tell us your favorite joke.

You can improve infrastructure without raising taxes.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None yet. Still working on it.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The council is responsible to actively seek to inform the community and seek public consent for decisions.

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